Parenting is a rewarding, although sometimes a painful learning experience. If your child suffers from anxiety, the process can be more complex. Seeing them struggle with overthinking, fear, or distress can be exhausting and even heartbreaking. You might not...
How Do I Know if My Child's Behavior Is "Normal" Raising a child is never easy, is it? And when you are the parent of a young child with behavioral challenges, it seems to become a more daunting task....
How Do I Help My Child Achieve Better Mental Health? Supporting the decision to seek mental health counseling for your child or teen is a key element in making this a positive step. In our world today, it's hard...
Is My Child's Anger "Normal"? As a parent, you may wonder if your child’s anger is “normal” or if you are dealing with excessive anger issues. Young children have not learned how to use communication tools. A child doesn't...
Do You Feel The Chains of Codependency In Your Life? Codependency is a complex relationship dynamic. It can present itself as one person sacrificing their needs for others. When this happens, it can be the beginning of unhealthy patterns...
October - National ADHD Awareness Month Being a mother to a child with ADHD has been a journey filled with challenges. It is also one filled with remarkable insights and hope. October is National ADHD Awareness month so I...
Back To School Time is Here! It's back to school time and as a parent or guardian, you want this time to be fun and your child to look forward to it. The transition back to school can be...
What is gender identity? What is gender dysphoria? How about gender questioning? If you have ever asked any of these questions or something similar, this post is for you. Below, we’ll explore the considerations in navigating gender identity. Keep...
While it’s something parents likely don’t want to talk about, mental illness does impact children of every age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in six children under the age of eight...
Anger is an all-consuming emotion at times, even more so now as we deal with new situations. If you don't get a grip on it, it can affect your quality of life. Anger will damage your relationships and raise...